How to Customize User Account Control in Windows 7

Windows 7 has seriously toned down the User Account Control (UAC) — the annoying security feature in Vista that perpetually popped up asking whether you're sure you want to do something. You can now customize the UAC's warning level to match your comfort level, from paranoid to relaxed.

Remember: By lowering the warning level of the UAC, you're leaving your PC more vulnerable to the dark forces of computing.

If you find yourself grinding your teeth more than working, Administrator account holders can adjust Windows’s paranoia level or even turn it off.

Click the Start button, choose Control Panel, and click System and Security.